Search results for

Do you worry about how you, your friends or your children will be able to afford housing in the future? Have you been listening to the debate about adding accessory dwelling units (“granny flats”) following the recent state legislation? Are you concerned about whether there is sufficient infrastructure such as water and parking to handle additional housing? Come to this LWVSD event where you will hear two local experts discuss these questions and more. Then we’ll break into small groups and share opinions and strategies. Two local experts will speak on opposing views: Andrea Schlageter is the new Chair of the Community Planning Groups. She has been the Chair of the Ocean Beach Planning Board and is a graduate of Boston University with a degree in political science. Geoffrey Hueter is a data science executive who is a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and program management. He is one of the founders of Neighbors for a Better San Diego which is a grassroots organization that was started to protect neighborhoods from the development of apartment buildings in the backyards of single-family homes. Click here to register for this event!

A specific species of plankton drove the red tide that brought dramatic bioluminescent light shows to the San Diego coast in the spring of 2020.

Saturday marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science. But for one local organization, getting girls into STEM is a year-round endeavor.

City officials say replacing letters or symbols on buildings requires a permit for design and safety reasons. The installation is part of Elon Musk's effort to rebrand the social media platform.

He Jiankui, who shocked the world in 2018 by announcing the creation of the first gene-edited babies, tells NPR he's now working on a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Roland Griffiths spent the later stage of his career exploring the ways that psychedelic drugs, specifically psilocybin, could help patients with depression, addiction issues and even terminal cancer.

Fall is tarantula mating time in the plains of southeastern Colorado. The small city of La Junta is celebrating the spiders' season of romance with its second annual tarantula festival.

The Vermont senator held up the nomination process for Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to lead the health agency in order to make a point about drug prices. Now, he says he'll vote against her.

Join us for an inspiring opportunity to call in the abundance and transition of the Autumn season while building community and supporting the Climate Science Alliance! With the backdrop of Mission Bay at sunset, we offer an Abundance Yoga Flow from Kla-Bada of Yogini K Bee Yoga, and a sound bath & meditation from Nazli Takesh of Wellness with Nazli, followed by a brief discussion about the connections between yoga philosophy and climate change from San Diego Yoga News' founder, Bridey Scully. This event is donation-based, benefitting the Climate Science Alliance, a local non-profit organization whose mission is to safeguard natural and human communities in the face of a changing climate. The Climate Science Alliance will have a booth at the event and will be able to answer questions about their work and climate change in our region. Stay for tea, snacks, and conversation. You'll leave feeling an abundance of connection, community, and practical tips to make a positive impact in our community! EVENT DETAILS: • The yoga flow is all levels and will begin at 5:40 p.m. , but please feel free to come when you can. All are welcome! • There is free parking on site and access to restrooms. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to practice on, a water bottle, layers to stay comfy and warm, and any other supplies you may want to have (blocks, blanket, socks, etc.). • We will ask you to complete a waiver at the event via a QR code. We are so excited and can't wait to see you on October 17th!

Fire agencies are using camera- and satellite-linked AI systems like SmokeyNet to detect wildfires, but fire smoke is mistakable for both humans and computers.